Prison Overhaul Under Strain: Oregon’s Secretary of State audit says crumbling facilities, an $861M maintenance backlog, staffing shortages, and outdated IT are undermining corrections reform—flagging Oregon State Penitentiary as nearing “functionally obsolete” status. State Tech Leadership: Oregon Enterprise Information Services names Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering as chief privacy and communications officer, while Nik Blosser shifts to chief AI officer, signaling tighter focus on trust and AI governance. Defense Training Upgrade: The Oregon Air National Guard and Klamath Community College deploy new radar-signature surrogate targets at Kingsley Field to better prepare F-35 pilots for high-threat air defenses. Tourism Marketing Shift: A Portland digital marketing group reports destinations are boosting measurable travel results by pairing data with creator-led storytelling, citing an Ashland campaign with nearly double the typical click-through rate. Wildfire Fog Research: Oregon scientists test surfing webcams to track coastal fog patterns and find fog patches are more scattered and unpredictable than expected. Public Health Watch: The U.S. reports 2,260 measles cases across 44 states, with summer travel driving new spread. Local Safety Reminder: Springfield and Eugene-Springfield Fire urge river users to wear life jackets and heed hazards after recent rescues. Policy/Environment: Oregon’s Board of Forestry approves a Western Oregon State Forests Management Plan, tied to later federal habitat plan approval. Community & Culture: Sam Bond’s Garage in Eugene is set to reopen after renovations, aiming to preserve the historic live-music vibe.